Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-5048R-E1CR36L

Supermicro SuperStorage SSG-5048R-E1CR36L is a 4U high-density storage platform designed for data-intensive environments that require high availability, robust expansion options and efficient power delivery. The system combines large storage capacity with enterprise-class reliability and flexible connectivity.

Compute platform

• Socket: LGA 2011
• CPU support: Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 family
• Number of CPU sockets: Single
• Max. CPU TDP: 145 W

Memory subsystem

• RAM slots: 8 DIMM sockets
• Maximum memory: up to 1 TB ECC 3DS LRDIMM
• Memory type: DDR4-2400 MHz
• Error correction: ECC for increased data integrity

Storage architecture

• Form factor: 4U rackmount chassis
• Drive bay size: 3.5" with optional 2.5" support
• Hot-swap bays: 36 front-access hot-swap bays
• Drive interfaces: SAS3 + SATA3 (main/optional)

This configuration is suitable for high-capacity storage pools, backup targets, video surveillance archives or other workloads requiring dense disk configurations and serviceability through hot-swap bays.

Expansion and connectivity

• PCIe slots:
  • 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x8 (one in x16 mechanical slot)
  • 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x2 (in x4 slot)
  • 2 x PCI Express x4 in x8 slots (1 x PCIe 2.0, 1 x PCIe 3.0)
• M.2 NVMe slots: 0
• Network interfaces: 4 x RJ-45 1 Gb/s
• USB ports (rear): 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0

The available PCIe slots allow integration of additional HBAs, RAID controllers or network adapters, enabling adaptation of the platform to specific storage and connectivity requirements.

Power and reliability

• Power supply capacity: 1280 W
• Number of power supplies: 2
• Redundant power: Yes
• Efficiency rating: 80 Plus Platinum
• Manufacturer warranty: 36 months

Redundant 1280 W power supplies with 80 Plus Platinum efficiency support continuous operation and help reduce power losses, which is critical in rack environments with high disk density. The 36-month manufacturer warranty provides an additional level of assurance for long-term deployment.

Key advantages

• High storage density with 36 hot-swap 3.5" bays in a 4U chassis
• Support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors for balanced performance and efficiency
• Up to 1 TB ECC DDR4 memory for memory-intensive and storage-centric applications
• Redundant 80 Plus Platinum power supplies for improved uptime
• Multiple PCIe expansion options for storage and network customization
• Four 1 GbE ports for flexible network connectivity